Degrees and Programs

Why study psychology at Benedictine?

Have the opportunity to gain practical work experience by taking part in on-the-job field placements in psychology or life span services.

Learn from guest lectures given by practicing psychologists and talks by clinicians about various types of treatment programs.

Gain practical experience in clinical and experimental laboratories.

Be able to pursue research of your own interest or to help faculty members with a research program and to present the results of your work at both on-campus and off-campus meetings.

What does a degree in Psychology at Benedictine offer?

In Benedictine’s Psychology program, you will study the behavior of individuals, groups, society and organizations. You will learn both the theories of psychologists and how the theories are applied in real situations.

What careers are available with a Psychology degree?

There are a wide variety of career options for Psychology majors. For example:

Physical or occupational therapists*

Counseling/clinical psychologists*

Industrial/organizational psychologist*

Sales representative

Alcohol/drug counselor

Social worker*

*with a master’s degree or Ph.D.

How does the program work?

As a Psychology major, you will complete at least 41 semester credit hours in Psychology courses with a grade of “C” or better. You will learn principles of psychology, statistics, research methods in the social sciences and how to do a senior thesis in the program’s capstone course. You will also choose from among advanced Psychology courses according to your interests and advisor’s advice, including at least 8 semester credit hours of laboratory courses. You will take courses to increase your knowledge of related social sciences: sociology, economics and political science/anthropology.

How do I know if psychology is for me?

Psychology is for you if you are interested in a career that deals with people on a one-to-one basis or in a group and that uses statistics and other research skills. You will learn what motivates people and the skills needed to work with people effectively.

Freshman Fridays

Chat with a faculty member for your major. Get a financial aid assessment tailored to your needs. Meet other students. Check out beautiful downtown Mesa.

Every Friday, we make time to meet with students like you who are preparing for their college experience. Schedule your visit today and find out more about what makes BenU Mesa a place where you can grow as a person while you prepare to lead in your career.

What to expect during your visit:

A campus tour given by one of our current students

The opportunity to meet the faculty and Student Life staff who help to make the BenU Mesa experience unique

Admitted Student Day

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Check in, Resource Fair and Continental Breakfast
Student will also have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff, pay their deposit and make an appointment with their advisor to register for Fall courses

10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Steps to Becoming a Redhawk
Students will learn about the net steps in their admission's process

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Campus Tour of BenU Mesa and downtown Mesa
Students and families will tour each of our buildings and take a ride on the light rail to get the full BenU Mesa student experience

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.Still Have Questions?
Students and families can visit with additional departments to get any last minute questions answered. Students may also pay their deposit and make an appointment to meet with their advisor to register for fall courses

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.Class Time
Students who signed up to shadow a class will need to meet in the main lobby of Gillett Hall to be escorted to their assigned classroom.

Freshman Fridays

Chat with a faculty member for your major. Get a financial aid assessment tailored to your needs. Meet other students. Check out beautiful downtown Mesa.

Every Friday, we make time to meet with students like you who are preparing for their college experience. Schedule your visit today and find out more about what makes BenU Mesa a place where you can grow as a person while you prepare to lead in your career.

What to expect during your visit:

A campus tour given by one of our current students

The opportunity to meet the faculty and Student Life staff who help to make the BenU Mesa experience unique

PANEL DISCUSSION TOPIC:
Challenges faced by the industry to provide care to those who cannot normally afford it.

FILM DESCRIPTION:
Set against the backdrop of the physician shortage and opioid epidemic in rural America, The Providers folls three 'country doctors' in New Mexico at clinics offering care to all, regardless of ability to pay. As their personal struggles at times reflect those of their patients, the providers work to reach rural Americans who would otherwise be left without healthcare.